These are dramatic and mysterious tales, packed with wonderful characters, and insight into the daily life of the ancient Greeks.
Nico is a young scribe working for a poet in Ancient Greece. He proudly recounts the adventures he has with his friend Thrax, a slave with a talent for solving mysteries. As they travel with their master, their investigations take them from the city to the countryside, and into markets, workshops and homes of all kinds, all over Ancient Greece.
| Pages | 240 |
| Published by | Bloomsbury 2017-2018, £6.99 |
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| Film, mechandising and digital | Paper Lion |
| All other rights | Bloomsbury |
1: MARK OF THE CYCLOPS
When Thrax and Nico travel to a wedding with their master, a valuable vase is broken and Thrax's special skills might just come in useful. Can the boys prove that slave girl Gaia is innocent, and discover what the mark of the cyclops means?
2: SECRET OF THE ORACLE
Their master has brought them to Delphi, to seek guidance from the great oracle. But between the majestic hills of the sacred city, a sinister plot has been formed, and a farmer's daughter has gone missing.
3: PIRATES OF POSEIDON
A merchant is seeking a valuable ring that was stolen from him, so he can avoid a curse. But on the seas around one of the richest islands in the world lurks a pirate with a golden mask, who is also in pursuit of the ring.
4: SONG OF THE SIRENS (forthcoming)
THE RIVER KING (2018)
They know the legend of the river dolphin king, who walks on land at the full moon, but when they see a man in the town, they know the legend has come to life, and they must find out what he wants. A fast-paced and exciting story.
| Children ages | 8-12 |
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WARRIOR PRINCESS (2017)
In the days before the Romans came to Britain, there was one girl who would always fight for what was right …
| Children ages | 8-12 |
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THE GOLDEN STALLION (2016)
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| Children ages | 8-12 |
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MY COUSIN THE MINOTAUR (2015)
Deep in a labyrinth on Crete is a beast who used to be a man. His family still love him, but can they rescue him from his terrible curse?
| Children ages | 5-7 |
| Published by | Readzone, 2017, £6.99 |
| Pages | 56 |
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THE GOLDEN HORSEMEN OF BAGHDAD
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| Children ages | 9-11 |
| Published by | Bloomsbury |
| Pages | 200 |
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ROUND THE WORLD IN 80 TALES
A big book of traditional stories from 80 different countries, giving an insight into the history and culture of each one. Illustrated by Richard Johnson. This book is much in demand, but second-hand copies are scarce.
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AESOP'S FABLES
In the same style as 80 TALES, this book tells the famous fables from the point of view of Aesop the Storyteller. Illustrated by Richard Johnson.
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